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Under the authority of the Director/Head of Office & UNESCO Representative and the direct supervision of the Finance and Administrative Officer (AO), as applicable, the Senior Driver provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work to the Head/Director of Office and high ranking UN officials and visitors.
Job Responsibility:
Drives the Head/Director of Office, UNESCO/UN officials and staff, including senior and high-ranking officials and visitors
Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services
Meets senior staff, officials and visitors at the airport, including assisting, when required, with basic visa and customs formalities
When necessary, translates in local language for the Head/Director of the Office and/or official personnel using the vehicle
Coordinates routes and, where applicable, schedules drivers and vehicles for use on a daily basis
Instruct other drivers as necessary in matters pertaining to traffic and safety regulations, office regulations with respect to vehicles and equipment and safety measures
May coordinate arrangements for major repairs
Ensures cost-savings through proper upkeep of vehicles and accurate day-to-day maintenance of vehicles and/or coordination of daily vehicle logs
prepares vehicle maintenance logs and reports
Assists on installations and use the HF, VHF radio and satellite phone in the vehicle
Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle
keeps track of insurance and other tax formalities
Ensures timely, accurate and correct reporting of accidents
Delivers and collects mail, documents and other items as required
When not driving, may perform other duties, such as photocopying, binding, assisting with filing etc.
Requirements:
Completed secondary, technical or vocational education
Valid category B driving license, held for more than 5 years
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience
Basic technical skills in automotive mechanics
Excellent knowledge of Kazakhstan traffic laws and regulations
Efficiency, tact, discretion, and keen observation skills in carrying out tasks and adhering to instructions
Capacity to interact with internal and external stakeholders with tact and diplomacy
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team
Availability and flexibility to meet service needs
Attention to any safety issues that could impact vehicle operations
Excellent knowledge of Russian language and good knowledge of English language
Nice to have:
Experience within the UN system, international organizations or diplomatic missions
Good knowledge of traffic laws and regulations of other countries in Central Asian region and experience driving in these countries
Knowledge of Kazakh or other language spoken in Central Asia